Teen Arrested for Swatting Hoax at Flanagan High School

Swatting Incident at Flanagan High School

• 🚨 A 14-year-old sophomore at Charles W. Flanagan High School has been arrested for making a swatting call.
• 📱 The student allegedly called the Broward County Sheriff's non-emergency line to report a man with a gun near the school.
• 🏢 He also reportedly made threatening statements towards the Pembroke Pines City Pension Fund Office.

School Lockdown and Investigation

• 🔒 In response to the hoax call, Flanagan High School, Walter C. Young Middle School, and Lakeside Elementary School were placed on lockdown as a precaution.
• 🔍 The Pembroke Pines Police Department's threat assessment team ultimately determined the calls were a hoax.
• 🗣️ The teenager admitted to the allegations to investigators.

Consequences and Warnings

• ⚖️ The student faces serious charges, including making false reports involving a firearm, disruption of a school function, and misuse of emergency services.
• ⚠️ Investigators are warning parents to discuss these incidents with their children to ensure they understand the gravity of such actions.